The Manitoba government says the first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine are expected to arrive in Manitoba next week.
They will then be distributed to participating medical clinics and pharmacies.
The province is recommending this vaccine be provided to adults aged 50 to 64 years, with priority given to those at increased risk of experiencing serious outcomes.
Those appointments cannot be booked at this time, and officials say more information will be released shortly regarding who should receive the vaccine and how to book an appointment.
Today Health Canada authorized the use of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine.
Eligibility criteria is being expanded today to include individuals aged 87 or older or First Nation people aged 67 or older at the time of booking an appointment.
The time period between first and second dose vaccinations is being extended up to four months — allowing more Manitobans to receive their first-dose immunization sooner.
A "vaccination calculator" lets Manitobans see where they are in the vaccine priority line, based on their age, vaccine uptake and other factors. Click here to access the calculator to see your place in the vaccine line.
